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Comparison between Virtue Theory and Kantianism
The term ‘virtue ethics’ is a relatively a recent theory, and it joins a number of different theories. Virtue ethics is explicitly contrasted with the dominant method of doing ethics in philosophy, which focuses on actions. ... Virtue ethics, on contrary, focuses on what makes a good person, rather than what makes a good action. Most such theories take their inspiration from Aristotle, although some versions incorporate elements from Plato and Hume in their understanding of virtue. The Dictionary of Common Philosophical Terms by Gregory Pence says that Virtue Ethics is: ‘’The theory that values virtues rather than a duty or the utilitarian greatest good, as the answer to the question, What makes an act right? ...
Virtue ethics changes the kind of question we want to ask about ethics. Where Kantinism concerns itself with the right action, virtue ethics is concerned with the good life or with what kinds of persons we should be. ... Instead of asking what is the right act now, virtue ethics asks what kind of person should I be in order to get it right all the time. ... Whereas Kantinism bases rules that try to give us the right action, virtue ethics makes use of the concept of character and virtues.
Approximate Word count = 1035
Approximate Pages = 4.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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